Grammar SVIP

GERUNDS AS SUBJECTS OR OBJECTS

A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing as functions as a noun. It can be used as:

1. the subject of a sentence (là chủ ngữ)

e.g.: Traveling might satisfy your desire for new experiences. 

2. a complement after the verb "be" (bổ ngữ cho động từ to be)

e.g: Her dream job is teaching English. 

3. an object after some verbs such as “like, enjoy, mind, involve, suggest, etc.” or after prepositions (đứng sau một số động từ và giới từ)

e.g.: My father’s work involves traveling around the region. 

        He apologized for not attending the meeting.